Costa RicaBurkina Faso: Visa required

Costa RicaBurkina Faso

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa required

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Burkina Faso.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: visaburkina.bf (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,971 km, straight line (~11h 3m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Burkina Faso12 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Burkina Faso passport holders visiting Costa Rica: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Burkina Faso.

How far is Burkina Faso from Costa Rica?

About 8,971 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 3m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Burkina Faso?

112 / 17 / 18.

What time zone is Burkina Faso in?

Ouagadougou (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Burkina Faso without a visa?

12 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Burkina Faso visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Burkina Faso?

Liberia, Sierra Leone.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, sharing a maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi); the capital and largest city is San José, home to around 350,000 residents and two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.

CapitalSan Jose

RegionCentral America

Population5.2M

Area51,100 km²

CurrencyCosta Rican colón (1 USD ≈ 454.24 CRC)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+506

Drives on theright

TimezoneCosta Rica (UTC-6)

Nearest airportQuepos Managua Airport (XQP), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 911

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in San Jose

Warmest April, coolest December, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for San Jose, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	15.8°C	84mm	320h
February	22.7°C	15.3°C	12mm	332h
March	23.5°C	15.1°C	12mm	362h
April	23.4°C	15.6°C	152mm	302h
May	22.4°C	16.5°C	540mm	234h
June	21.4°C	15.7°C	526mm	231h
July	21.8°C	15.4°C	456mm	278h
August	21.5°C	15.7°C	1010mm	241h
September	21.4°C	15.2°C	1009mm	250h
October	21.1°C	15.4°C	958mm	235h
November	20.3°C	15.3°C	967mm	213h
December	20.9°C	14.7°C	260mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Costa Rica has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful country compared to the volatile region it's in, and is one of the world's top destinations for nature and ecotourism. Owing in part to its comparative wealth, it can be a bit more expensive than its northern neighbors in Central America.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
Cocos Island National Park
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís
Stone spheres of Costa Rica
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves

Upcoming public holidays

December 1, 2026Día de la Abolición del Ejército

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.

About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2 (105,878 sq mi). In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000. Its citizens are known as Burkinabes, and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou.

CapitalOuagadougou

RegionWestern Africa

Population24.1M

Area272,967 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+226

Drives on theright

TimezoneOuagadougou (UTC+0)

Nearest airportOuagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 2 km

Emergency number112 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,148 (2025)

Tourist arrivals67K (2020)

Climate in Ouagadougou

Warmest April, coolest January, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Ouagadougou, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33.1°C	17.6°C	0mm	337h
February	35.2°C	19.2°C	0mm	316h
March	39°C	24.5°C	0mm	318h
April	39.7°C	27.8°C	0mm	313h
May	38°C	27.8°C	7mm	326h
June	35.1°C	25.8°C	10mm	324h
July	31.4°C	23.7°C	148mm	300h
August	29.1°C	22.8°C	241mm	229h
September	30.3°C	22.6°C	135mm	273h
October	33.5°C	22.3°C	35mm	330h
November	34.4°C	18.9°C	0mm	323h
December	35°C	19.1°C	0mm	326h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. Burkina Faso is one of the friendliest countries in all of Africa. Until unrest began in the late 2010s that made travel to the country unsafe, it received only a few tourists per year, and was an excellent destination for anyone interested in seeing a beautiful West African country and exploring African culture and music. It offers a diverse traditional culture, history, tribal art and a variety of landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso
Royal Court of Tiébélé
Ruins of Loropéni
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Martyrs' Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 11, 2026Proclamation of Independence Day

Full source list on About.